The Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) on Friday, May 10, announced the successful development of a sustainable tourism plan for Barangay San Miguel in Echague, Isabela.(Known as a natural archeological site, Dipanyong cave is seen as a...
Researchers have discovered two new species of Streptomyces spp. in a bat guano also known as "bat poop" collected from the Cabalyorisa Cave, Mabini in Pangasinan that may offer a sustainable source of antibiotics.( Sample collection in Cabalyorisa Cave, Mabini, Pangasinan / Photo from Dr. Marian P....
A renowned expert on spiders, Dr. Aimee Lynn A. Barrion-Dupo, has been elected as the new President of the National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) until March 31, 2025.(Dr. Aimee Lynn A. Barrion-Dupo / Photo from DOST-NRCP)With her extensive experience as an administrator, academic,...
Looking for an entertaining and informative way to discover the beauty of Siargao Island?Look no further! The Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) has developed a mobile application named "Siargao Flora & Fauna Puzzle."Photo from DOSTThe...
The alarming danger of microplastics has garnered global attention, raising widespread concerns about its potential impact on the Philippines' national fish, the milkfish or "bangus."(Aybanreyes / Pixabay)Microplastics are tiny plastic particles measuring less than five millimeters and have...
As Filipinos face rising food prices and reports of crop shortages and smuggling, the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) unveiled its efforts to ensure food and nutrition security for every Filipino.Photo from DOSTDr. Leslie Michelle...
Mostly revered for the relaxation it provides, nature's hot springs unbeknownst to some are prominent sources of drugs for a long time, especially for cancer and infectious diseases, that's why researchers are pushing for further exploration of the country's hot springs for biotech and...
Local leaders are now making efforts to use basic research and development outputs in their governance, the top official of the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) announced.
DOST-NRCP Executive Director Dr. Bernardo N. Sepeda said that they...